AMVETS Jobs

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, coordinates and staffs units with appropriate staff. Staffs according to anticipated workloads on the nursing units and in the most cost effective manner. Positions include but not limited to the positions of Health Care Tech, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Psychiatric Assistant/Sitters, Registered Nurse, and Unit Secretary. Performs duties in accordance with applicable bargaining agreements and policies and procedures of the Queen’s Medical Center (QMC).

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential: standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, squatting, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, carrying usual weight of ten pounds, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, frequent gripping of an object. Operates computer, printers, telephone with head set, answering machine, file cabinets.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Subjected to noise and people walking through the department. May be subjected to dust. Work environment is stressful due to multiple requests/projects, priorities, and deadlines.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education/Certification and Licensure:

1.High school diploma or its equivalency.

2.Background and/or training to demonstrate computer literacy.

B. Experience:

1.One year staffing experience highly preferred.

2.One year previous experience involving contact with people.

3.Previous hospital experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet